Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Natural Undyed Belfast using Dinky Dye Silk and Needlepoint Inc. Silk. Conversion for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC also included. Stitch count: 126W x 34H. Design Size: 8" x 2".
A derivative 17th-century canvas work picture. The Adam and Eve legend was a more popular theme on samplers after the early eighteenth century so this example is quite unusual. The pair are not often seen on earlier needleworks, even though most illustrated bibles of the sixteenth and seventeenth... Read more
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... Read more
In the upper register of this finely stitched English sampler there is featured an unusual vignette of Adam and Eve beneath the tree of life (with a menacing black faced serpent) flanked by mirror image brick cottages, followed by a pious verse:
There is so much going on in this fascinating English sampler that it's hard to know where to begin looking. Apart from the somewhat conventional Adam and Eve at the top center, adorable flying cherubs flank them and the apple tree, bearing gold rings and sprays of flowers. The verse is as... Read more
A cross stitch pattern featuring the Madonna and child. The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. (or fabric of your choice) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 126W x 165H. Finished size: 6.25" x 8.25".
"Guard me from all evil things under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Jobelan using The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 135 x 69. Design Size: 8" x 4".
Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Wren linen by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss, DMC and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count 158 x 169. Finished size is approx 8.78 in wide X 9.39 in high.
"But He Was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His woulds we are healed."
Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Sand by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works floss and shown with a charm from BY Jupiter (J60226-AG). Stitch Count: 139x143
"And now, these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I Corinthians 13:13 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible for good reason.
Each of the three designs in the series uses just two colors and includes a few smyrna stitches for... Read more
"Faith - Miracles happen every day". Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Sapphire Green Cashel using DMC floss, Threadworx and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 105W x 133H. Design Size: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Also required, but not listed above Extra Small Left-facing Flying Bee... Read more
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Blue Whisper Cashel linen with DMC floss, Mill Hill beads and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 158W x 207H. Finished size: 11 1/4" x 14 3/4".
This sweet angel is working on her own stitching project with a large completed sampler design in the background.
Model was stitched on Polstitches 28 count Chocaholic Jobelan, but can be stitched in 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave of your choice using DMC and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 176W x 240H and the finished size is 12.57" x 17.14".
"Gift of Love" stitched on 16 Ct. Ocean Kiss Aida. Stitch Count: 94Wx73H. "Bless Ewe" model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Raspberry Jobelan. Stitch Count: 47W x 47H. Both models use Gentle Art Sampler threads, DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Wisper and Nordic Gold (no longer available). Shown with dove and star buttons.
"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 127W x 57H.
Bonus "Strawberry Pin Pillow" was stitched on fabric of your choice with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 27W x 45H.
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something - Edward Everett Hale." Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 42H. Finished size: 9.25" x 2.75". Come with buttons, charm and bonus... Read more
"The time is always right to do the right thing."- Martin Luther King Jr. Model stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Lambswool linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 110H. Finished size: 4" x 7.5". Comes with a flower button & bonus pattern.
"I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them: God hath no better praise, and man in his hasty days is honoured for them. I too will something make and joy in the making: Altho' tomorrow it seem like the empty words of a dream, remembered on waking. When this you see, remember me." Model stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC floss. Stitch count: 333H x 251W.
"Be joyful always. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Bring joy to your servant, for to you O Lord, I life up my soul. Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Shout with joy to God, all the earth.... Read more
"Then sings my soul my Savior God to Thee How Great Thou Art". Model stitched on 28 count White Chocolate Linen with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 111W x 89H.
Pattern by My Big Toe Designs featuring the bible verse, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid - the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you - Deuteronomy 31:6".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Limestone Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 119W x 87H and the finished size is 7.44" x 5.44".
"Christ - King of Kings, Light of the World, Friend of Sinners, Lord of Lords, Shepherd, Redeemer, Counselor, the Way, the Truth, the Life, Mighty God, Messiah, Lamb, Teacher, Beloved, Hope, Ransom, Word, Savior." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Raw Natural Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 238W x 390H.
"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God. Stand firm, with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Stormy Gray Jobelan with Weeks Dye... Read more
"Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee - Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty. Holy, holy, holy merciful and mighty God over all, and blest eternally."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 141W x 109H.
"Disturb us Lord, when we are too pleased with ourselves. When our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little. When we arrived safely because we sailed to close to the shore. Disturb us Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the waters of life.... Read more
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you not as the world gives. Give I unto you let not your hearts be troubled nor let them be afraid." Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Parchment linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 67W x152H
"He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Lambswool Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 92W x 92H.
"Cast all your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Queen Anne's Lace Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company (Small Mermaid Star discontinued). Stitch Count: 96W x 64H. Finished size: 4"x 6"
"Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you. Psalms 93:4" Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Queen Anne's Lace Jobelan with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 51W x 82H. Finished size: 3" x 5"
"The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior. Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light. Jesus answered "I am the way and the truth and the life." Sanctify them by the truth. Truthful lips endure forever. I have... Read more
"Morning by morning new mercies I see Great is Thy Faithfulness. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Alternate model stitched on 35 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works with Charcoal floss. Stitch Count: 147W x 75h.
Note: There is no DMC conversion for Gentle Arts Wrought Iron and Grape Arbor.
"Blessed Assurance - This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 137x81.
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 101W x 101H.
"December". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool Lugana with DMC 6 Strand floss, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch Count: 96W x 62H. Finished Size: 6W" x 4H".
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit for apart from me, you can do nothing. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 153H.
"I am the vine, ye are the branches. John 15:5"
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Philippipans 4:13" "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105"
"Love One Another. Romans 13:8"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Tin Roof Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 180W X 129H. Finished size: 11 x 8".